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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,291.71, 316,420.74 and 125,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,291.71, 316,420.74 and 125,924.73 is: 173,775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,291.71 : 316,420.74 = 125,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,291.71/316,420.74 = 125,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,291.71x = 316,420.74 × 125,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,291.71x = 39,845,196,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,845,196,250.90/229,291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,775.13

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